A 26-year-old student from Hyderabad, identified as K Ravi Teja, was reportedly shot and killed in Washington, US. Teja, originally from R K Puram in the Chaitanyapuri area of Hyderabad, had traveled to the US to pursue a Master’s degree and had recently completed his course.
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According to reports, he sustained bullet injuries and died at the scene. Further details regarding the incident are still unknown.
Meanwhile, the North American Association of Indian Students posted on X, “Hours before the inauguration, Ravi Teja, a 26-year-old student from Hyderabad, India, was tragically shot and killed in Washington, DC. He had moved to the US in 2022 to pursue his MBA. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation.”
The Congress-supported National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for its “failure to guarantee the safety of Indian students abroad.”
“Why is the Ministry of External Affairs silent? What action has been taken to safeguard Indian students abroad?,” the NSUI said in a post on X.
It added, “Under [Prime Minister Narendra] Modi’s leadership, the dreams of Indian students are turning into nightmares. The government’s apathy continues to endanger those who leave their homeland for better education and opportunities. NSUI demands answers and action to protect our students studying abroad!”
